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Tragedies from the 1970s that were caught live on tape

September 30, 2026 by Andy Monzant

#12: Tom Pryce and a Marshall Passed Away Live

The 1977 South African Grand Prix produced one of Formula One’s most disturbing televised accidents. Tom Pryce struck a marshal who was crossing the track with a fire extinguisher. Both men passed away instantly. Television cameras were covering the race live, meaning viewers saw the accident unfold without knowing how serious it was.

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